$75 Weekly Shopping and Menu 3-4-19

Well, this is the last full week of my Whole30, and I have mixed feelings about it.

On the one hand, I really like eating this way because I'm never hungry. I eat 3 big meals a day instead of 6 small ones, and I feel really good.

On the other hand, I really want to eat yogurt and bread every day, too. Hopefully neither of those is causing my skin problems. March 13^th is when I start re-introducing foods, so not long to go!

I have come across some interesting recipes, though. For instance, I've never thought about making my own mayo until now. I hardly eat it anyway. But man, this stuff is good. Here's the recipe- I've just been using it to dip everything in as my plated fat, which seems gross but it's effective!

Our 8-year anniversary is tomorrow (Yay!), but since we can't properly celebrate yet I'm making a Whole30-compliant steak dinner to enjoy at home. I'm not good at cooking steak (at all). Any good marinade recipes?

Also as a heads-up: We've set aside some extra money for groceries this month in case we need it. I've been toe-ing the line pretty consistently the past few weeks, and I feel like we just need a little bit more money to carry me through this Whole30. So we have an extra $35 sitting around this month for that reason.

This week I did pretty good, though! Here's what I was able to buy:

Aldi

2 gallons milk: $1.58 each
3 dozen eggs: $.58 each
Strawberries: $2.29
2 packages mushrooms: $1.39 each
Pretzel sticks: $.59
2 packages broccoli crowns: $1.59 each
Green grapes, 1.98 pounds: $1.76
Green bell peppers: $1.99
2 packages zucchini: $1.39 each
Olive oil: $2.49
Pineapple chunks: $.75
Diced tomatoes: $.35
2 bags spinach: $1.19 each
Animal crackers: $1.59, for Allison's preschool snack
Bananas, 4.62 pounds: $2.04
5 avocados: $.49 each
Hummus: $1.89
Greek yogurt: $3.49
Sweet potatoes, 3-pound bag: $2.29
Ground beef tube: $3.39
Canned olives: $1.19

Total: $39.57 after using a $5.00 off coupon

Kroger

2 dozen eggs: $.59 each
Peanut butter: $1.79
2 red bell peppers: $.99 each
Cacique Queso Fresco: Free from Free Friday Download
Strip steak: $9.50, taking out of our anniversary dinner fund
Swiss Miss hot chocolate: $2.19, for my women's group
Cheeze-Its: $1.79
Brown rice, 2-pound bag: $1.29
Pads: $3.99
Red curry paste: $2.67
Coconut milk: $.92, marked down
Canned chickpeas: $.50
King Arthur white whole wheat flour: $3.99
Kroger salad dressing: $1.25
Jell-o box: $1.59, for Allison's preschool snack
2 bags russet potatoes, 5-pound bags: $1.50 each
Onions, 3-pound bag: $1.50
M&Ms: $.99. Bought that so I could get $4.00 off, haha.

Total: $26.62 after using a $4.00 off coupon I received in the mail

Sam's Club

Toilet paper: $19.98
Baking soda: $7.74

Total: $4.22 OOP thanks to a gift card from Fetch Rewards! Sign up here and use the code PV2QH and we'll both earn 2,000 points when you scan your first receipt!
Weekly Total: $70.41

Menu

Lunch is always leftovers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were purchased in previous weeks.

Dinner
Red Curry with Chicken (Coconut milk, pineapple, mushrooms, onion, red bell peppers, zucchini)
Anniversary dinner at home: Steak, Au Gratin Potatoes, Dinner Rolls (Both for John and Allison, baked potato for me)
Homemade hamburgers* (Buns in freezer), homemade french fries, frozen broccoli*
Whole30 Chili (Halving recipe), cornbread (for John and Allison)
Frittata (Eggs, ground turkey, green bell peppers, zucchini), fruit
French toast* (Bread in freezer, leftovers for me)

Breakfast
Eggs and veggies
Carrot Pancakes* (Already made previously)
French Toast Casserole using leftover pumpkin bread (See my post on Facebook!)

Allison's Lunch
String cheese*, strawberries, Gogurt*, pretzels with hummus, Chocolate Avocado Chickpea Cookies

What's on your menu this week? Share in the comments below!

Jaime Bacon

Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.

Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.

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